Experience
Consumer Action Law Group, PC  January 2012 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   January 2011 - May 2011
Piper Jaffray  June 2010 - August 2010
United States Attorney's Office  June 2009 - August 2009
Pachulski Stang  February 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Courts, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, International Law, Legal Issues, Document Review

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (JD), Business

Cornell University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Economics and Management

Experience
Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A.   November 2010 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   August 2009 - November 2010
Larkin Hoffman  June 2008 - June 2009
Hennepin County District Court   April 2006 - June 2008
Team Gilboa Alpine Ski Racing   2001 - 2008
Private  June 2005 - March 2006
Aesthetic Touch Painters   1998 - 2004

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2002 — 2005

St. John's University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Experience
Schiro & Zarzynski   March 2015 - Present
Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office  November 2014 - March 2015
Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office  September 2014 - November 2014
University of Minnesota Law School  September 2013 - January 2014
Criminal Appellate Defense Clinic   January 2013 - September 2013
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.   May 2013 - August 2013
Hennepin County District Court   September 2012 - December 2012
Marquette University Legal Clinic   May 2012 - August 2012
Northwestern University  June 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Analysis, Accounting, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Leadership, Team Leadership, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Time Management, Social Media, Manufacturing, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Finance, Animal Husbandry

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2005 — 2009
B.B.A., Finance

Shorewood High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
University of Minnesota  August 2013 - Present
US Bancorp  May 2015 - July 2015
Hennepin County District Court   September 2014 - December 2014
Dacheng Law Offices  February 2012 - August 2013
Wanxinglong Food Technology Ltd. of Beijing   October 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Legal Research, International Law, Chinese culture, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Chinese Law, Administrative Law, Westlaw

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2011
LL.M., International Law and Legal Studies

China University of Political Science and Law   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Law

Experience
South Bay Consulting, LLC   May 2012 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   September 2011 - September 2014
Lifetouch Portrait Studios  September 1999 - March 2011
Lifetouch Church Directories and Portraits  September 1997 - August 1999
UnitedHealthcare  May 1996 - August 1997
UnitedHealthcare, Diversified Pharmaceutical Inc.   March 1993 - May 1996
UnitedHealthcare  September 1989 - March 1993
UnitedHealthcare  March 1988 - September 1989
UnitedHealthcare  October 1986 - March 1988
UnitedHealthcare  October 1985 - October 1986

Skills
Employee Engagement, Sourcing, Talent Management, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Recruiting, Coaching, Team Building, Training, Management, Executive Coaching, Performance Management, Leadership, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Time Management, Interviews, Organizational..., Employee Training

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
BA, Psychology

Experience
Fabian May & Anderson, PLLP   October 2013 - Present
Fabian May & Anderson, PLLP   May 2012 - October 2013
Washington County Attorney's Office  January 2012 - May 2012
Hennepin County District Court   January 2012 - May 2012
United States Attorney's Office  September 2011 - January 2012
Florida Attorney General's Office  June 2011 - August 2011
teachNOLA  May 2009 - August 2009
New Leaders for New Schools  March 2008 - May 2009
New Orleans Bar Association   August 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Issues

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, cum laude

Tulane University   2004 — 2007
B.A., cum laude, Economics, History

Experience
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  April 2006 - Present
Corporate Volunteerism Council - Twin Cities  February 2011 - February 2013
Hennepin County District Court   2002 - 2006
Russ Reid Company  December 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Non-profits, Event Management, Social Services, Community Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Public Relations

Education
Azusa Pacific University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications

Experience
Hennepin County District Court   October 2013 - Present
Volunteer Lawyers Network  October 2012 - July 2013
University of Minnesota Civil Practice Clinic  January 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota  January 2011 - May 2012
Thomson Reuters  July 2010 - April 2011
David R   February 2007 - August 2009

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctorate

University of Mary   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Constitutional Law, Business Law, Criminal Law

Experience
Metropolitan State University, Masters in Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL)   January 2015 - Present
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits  January 2014 - Present
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits  January 2013 - December 2013
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - Twin Cities  July 2010 - December 2013
Minnesota Justice Foundation  March 2010 - December 2013
Minnesota State Bar Association  August 2010 - July 2012
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits  July 2009 - October 2010
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits  September 2008 - July 2009
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis  January 2008 - May 2008
Hennepin County District Court   August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Tax Policy, Legal Writing, Non-profits, Public Policy, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law

Macalester College   2000 — 2004
BA, International Studies, Political Science

University of Cape Town   2003 — 2003

Experience
Freedom Cleaners - Cleaning For A Mission   FounderFreedom Butterfly Ministries2011 - Present
Lighthouse Church  2011 - 2011
NorthBrook Fellowship   2010 - 2011
Presbyterian Homes & Services  2007 - 2010
Cambridge STAR Newspaper   2007 - 2008
Knute Nelson  2005 - 2006
Fashion Bug  2002 - 2006
Home Daycare  2001 - 2004
Hennepin County District Court   1997 - 2001
Good Samaritan Society  1995 - 1996

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets

Education
Bethel University   2006 — 2008

Experience
Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP   November 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School -- Criminal Defense Appeals Clinic   January 2012 - April 2012
Gray Plant Mooty  June 2011 - August 2011
Hennepin County District Court   January 2011 - April 2011
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Litigation, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Disability Law, Federal Courts, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Appellate Practice, Education, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure, Interpersonal..., Public Speaking, Writing, American History, European History, Supreme Court, Jurisprudence, Music Education, Singing

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Concordia College   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Music Teacher Education

Experience
Minnesota Department of Human Services  April 2015 - Present
Minnesota Court of Appeals  September 2011 - April 2015
Hennepin County District Court   December 2009 - September 2011

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2006 — 2009
JD, Law

Ithaca College   2002 — 2006

Experience
Hennepin County District Court   February 2014 - Present
Neighborhood Justice Center, Inc.   August 2007 - January 2014
Office of the Public Defender Second Judicial District   May 2002 - July 2007

Skills
Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Trials, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Courts, Jury Trials, Hearings, Constitutional Law, Legal Assistance, Trial Practice, Juvenile Law, Legal Issues, Civil Rights, Marketing, Follow-through Skills, Strategy, Social Media Marketing

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1996 — 2000
B.A., Political Science, Spanish

Experience
Hennepin County District Court   October 2014 - Present
Cronan Thompson   May 2014 - October 2014
Immigration Law Clinic  August 2013 - May 2014
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid  August 2013 - May 2014
Hennepin County Attorney's Office  May 2012 - August 2013
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration   August 2010 - August 2011
U.S. Department of Commerce   March 2009 - August 2010
Obama for America  May 2007 - November 2008
Minnesota DFL Party  May 2005 - May 2007
Minnesota State Senate  January 2005 - May 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Saint Thomas School of Law
JD, Cum Laude

The George Washington University
BA, Political Science

Experience
Minnesota Appellate Public Defenders Office   January 2015 - May 2015
Ramsey County District Court  January 2015 - May 2015
University of Minnesota Law School  March 2014 - May 2015
Ramsey County Public Defenders Office  May 2014 - January 2015
Council on Crime and Justice  January 2014 - May 2014
Hennepin County District Court   May 2013 - August 2013
Damrau Farms   April 2012 - September 2012
Damyang, Subuk Middle School   August 2011 - April 2012
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Residence Life   August 2009 - May 2011
Green Bay Women's Basketball   September 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Research, Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills..., Leadership, PowerPoint, Westlaw, Committment, Curriculum Design, Organization, History, Resume Writing, Intercultural..., Lexis, Writing, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice, Criminal Procedure, Political Science, Social Sciences, Racquetball, Communication, Social Media, LexisNexis

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2013 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Criminal Justice Concentration

Hamline University School of Law   2012 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science

Tigerton High School

Experience
University of Minnesota School of Nursing  2014 - Present
Univ. of MN  2011 - 2014
Minnesota Department of Health  July 2013 - September 2013
Hennepin Health   2012 - 2012
MN Nurses Association   2009 - 2011
MN DFL   2000 - 2008
DFL  2005 - 2006
Maser & Amundson   2004 - 2005
Hennepin County District Court   2003 - 2003
Minnesota Institute of Public Health  1999 - 2000

Skills
Strategic Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Oral & Writing Skills, Leadership, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Politics, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Political Consulting, Grants, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Policy, Public Affairs, Event Planning, Higher Education, Government, Media Relations, Legislation, Program Development, Teaching, Community Development, Grant Writing, State Government, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Research, Speech Writing, Legislative Research, Volunteer Management, Economic Development, Local Government, Community Engagement, Public Health, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Spokesperson, Governmental Affairs, Social Justice, Public Administration, Board Development, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Message Development, Political Science

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Health Innovation & Leadership, Nursing

University of St. Thomas School of Law   2001 — 2004
JD, Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1989 — 1992
BSN summa cum laude, Nursing

Experience
Hennepin County District Court   January 2013 - Present
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis  1989 - December 2012
Faegre & Benson LLP  1983 - 1989
U.S. Department of Justice   1980 - 1983

Skills
Litigation, Poverty Law, Consumer Law, Fair Housing Law, Discrimination Law, Landlord/tenant Issues, Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Grant Writing, Writing, Criminal Law

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1977 — 1980
Doctor of Law (JD)

Brown University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, Phi Beta Kappa

Experience
Siegel Brill, P.A.   May 2014 - May 2015
Hennepin County District Court   January 2015 - April 2015
Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP   June 2013 - August 2013
City of New Orleans, City Attorney's Office   January 2013 - January 2013
UMass Dartmouth  August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Leadership, Public Speaking, SPSS, Editing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Event Planning

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Psychology, 4.0

Experience
Minnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC)   April 2010 - January 2012
Minnesota Department of Public Safety  1996 - 1998
Minnesota State Senate  November 1995 - June 1996
Hennepin County District Court   1993 - 1996
Minnesota Attorney General  1993 - 1993
Briggs & Morgan  1991 - 1992

Skills
Non-profits, Government, Legislation, legal research and..., grant writing, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Policy Analysis, politics, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Management, Nonprofits, Policy

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1989 — 1993
JD, Law

St. Olaf College   1984 — 1988
BA, Economics

Experience
Larkin Hoffman  July 2006 - Present
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren  2006 - Present
Zalk & Bryant, P.A.   July 2002 - June 2006
Walling Berg & Debele, P.A.   September 2000 - June 2002
Hennepin County District Court   September 1998 - August 2000

Skills
Paternity, Family Law, Litigation, Parenting Time, Courts, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Research, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Trials, Prenuptial Agreements, Trial Practice, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Bankruptcy

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1995 — 1998
J.D.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1991 — 1995
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Digital River  September 2014 - Present
Digital River  August 2013 - September 2014
Digital River  December 2011 - August 2013
Digital River  December 2010 - December 2011
Digital River  June 2008 - December 2010
Thrivent Financial  September 2007 - May 2008
Hennepin County District Court   June 2006 - August 2006
US Bank  January 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Data Analysis, Legal Research, International Business, Logistics, Customs Regulations, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, International Trade, Process Improvement, Export, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, SAP, Negotiation, Import, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Risk Management, Export Controls, Export Administration, Legal Policy, Compliance Software, OFAC, Trade Compliance

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

Minnesota Paralegal Institute   2002 — 2002
Paralegal Certificate, Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1994 — 1998
B.A., History, Political Science

Experience
Hennepin County District Court   May 2015 - Present
Weisman Art Museum  March 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota Civil Practice Clinic  January 2014 - December 2014
Maritime Administration – United States Department of Transportation   June 2014 - August 2014
State of Minnesota District Court –– Fourth District   September 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Research, Philosophy, Writing, Political Science, Close Attention to..., Report Writing, Politics, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, History, Public Speaking

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Notre Dame Law School   2013 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Concordia College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy (Honors) & Political Science, 3.93 (summa cum laude)

Experience
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  July 2015 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   June 2015 - July 2015
Logan & Associates Commercial and Cooperate law firm   July 2014 - August 2014
Michigan State University  June 2014 - July 2014
Afrobarometer   February 2014 - May 2014

Skills
Data Entry, Political Science, Research, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, attention to detail, Teamwork, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Time Management, Data Analysis

Education
Michigan State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Pre-Law

Achimota Senior High School
High School Diploma, Government, Literature, History and Economics

Experience
UnitedHealth Group  July 2015 - Present
Target  August 2014 - July 2015
Target  January 2013 - August 2014
Target  January 2011 - January 2013
Hennepin County District Court   May 2008 - January 2011
Hennepin County Attorney Office   June 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Business Strategy, Leadership, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Space Planning, Merchandise Planning, MicroStation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Sales Analysis, Merchandising, Criminal Law, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Strategy, Customer Service, Management, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Change Management

Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law   2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, Magna Cum Laude

The University of North Dakota   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 4.0

Experience
Hennepin County Attorney's Office  June 2014 - August 2015
Hennepin County District Court   June 2013 - August 2013
RPC Property Tax Advisors, LLC   March 2011 - August 2012
RPC Property Tax Advisors, LLC   September 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Data Analysis, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, IT Management, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Access, Research, Editing, Project Management, Spanish, Management, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2013 — 2015
M.B.A.

University of Minnesota Law School   2012 — 2016
J.D.

University of California, Santa Barbara   2008 — 2010
B.A., English, Concentration in American Literature

Experience
EB5 Plus Immigration Law   January 2014 - Present
EB5 Plus Immigration Law   January 2014 - Present
Immigration Law Office  January 2014 - Present
Global Law Group  July 2012 - December 2013
Law Offices of Carl Shusterman  August 2011 - July 2012
Law Offices of Gihan L. Thomas   January 2011 - August 2011
Hennepin County District Court   May 2010 - August 2010
Center for Victims of Torture  April 2003 - June 2010
The Ethnic Dance Theater   2003 - 2006
International Organization for Migrations   September 2002 - February 2003

Skills
Immigration Law, Employment Law, Grant Writing, Nonprofit Management, Immigration Issues, Employment-based..., Fundraising, Courts, International Relations, Legal Research, Refugees, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, International..., Grants, Program Development, Research, Non-profits, Litigation, International Law, Community Organizing, Nonprofits, NGOs, Politics, Lexis, Westlaw, Corporate Law, Human Rights, Administrative Law, Mediation, Appeals

Education
Pepperdine School of Law   2010 — 2011
JD, Immigration, Asylum and Employment Law

William Mitchell College of Law   2008 — 2010
JD, Employment / Litigation / Immigration Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science/International Relations

Experience
Hoff, Barry & Kozar, P.A.   April 1999 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   June 1998 - March 1999
Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.   May 1997 - May 1998

Skills
Estate Planning, Real Estate, Municipal Law, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Business, Corporate Law, Zoning, Due Diligence, LLC, Small Business, Commercial Leasing

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1995 — 1998
J.D., Law

University of Minnesota-Duluth   1989 — 1994
B.A., Political Science/Psychology

Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School   1986 — 1989

Experience
Consortium on Law and Values   May 2015 - Present
Public Health Law Center  May 2015 - August 2015
UC Berkeley  January 2012 - September 2013
UC Berkeley  June 2009 - December 2009
New Tactics in Human Rights   May 2009 - August 2009
Center for Victims of Torture  May 2008 - August 2008
Mark E. Tracy Law Firm   August 2007 - July 2008
Hennepin County District Court   April 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Political Philosophy, Ethics, Religion, Nonprofits, Teaching, Research, Non-profits, Philosophy, Politics, Bioethics, Law, Grants, Qualitative Research, Human Rights

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of California, Berkeley   2008 — 2014
M.A. (2014) / Ph.D candidate (ABD), Jurisprudence and Social Policy

The University of Edinburgh   2006 — 2007
M.Sc., Philosophy

Northwestern College   2003 — 2006
B.A., Philosophy, Linguistics (magna cum laude)

University of Oxford   2005 — 2005
Visiting Student, Philosophy, Islamic Studies

Experience
KG Law, APC   January 2015 - Present
Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm, LLC  July 2013 - December 2013
University of Minnesota Law School  June 2013 - December 2013
Hennepin County District Court   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Legal Writing, Editing, Research, Legal Research, Social Media, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Public Speaking

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2011 — 2014
JD

Williams College   2007 — 2011
BA, English

Experience
Waldeck Law Firm P.A.   February 2013 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   March 2012 - January 2013
Faribault County District Court; Martin County District Court   August 2010 - March 2012
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Immigration Court   June 2009 - September 2009
U.S. Federal District Court (Minnesota)   June 2008 - August 2008
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)   August 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Administrative Law, Courts

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2007 — 2010
JD, Cum Laude, Law

Saint John's University   2002 — 2006
BA, Summa Cum Laude, Political Science

Universidad de Montevideo

Experience
Law Offices of Eric Brian Johnson, PC   January 2001 - Present
Safeco Insurance  February 2000 - December 2000
Lane Powell PC  March 1997 - January 2000
Berger Kahn PC   November 1991 - February 1997
Kinkle Rodiger & Spriggs  October 1990 - October 1991
United States Air Force  October 1986 - October 1990
Hennepin County District Court   June 1985 - July 1986
Briggs & Morgan PA   September 1982 - May 1985

Skills
Product Liability, Courts, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Litigation, Personal Injury, Torts

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1982 — 1985
J.D., Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1976 — 1978
B.A., Political Science

St. Olaf College   1974 — 1976

Experience
St. Cloud City Attorney's Office   September 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School's Mock Trial Scholars Program   April 2013 - Present
Ramsey County District Court  January 2014 - September 2014
Neff Law Firm, P.A.   May 2013 - January 2014
Hennepin County District Court   January 2013 - May 2013
Olmsted County Attorney's Office  June 2012 - May 2013
University of Minnesota Law School Office of Advancement   May 2011 - May 2013
University of Minnesota Civil Practice Clinic  January 2012 - December 2012
Minnesota AIDS Project  May 2011 - August 2011
LeadAmerica  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Courts, Trials, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Hearings, Leadership, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Appeals, Research

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2010 — 2013
J.D., Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2010
B.A., Strategic Communications and Political Science

Experience
Hennepin County District Court   January 2015 - Present
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota   January 2014 - May 2014
RBC  May 2013 - August 2013
Wilson Elser  May 2012 - August 2012
Union Bank  June 2010 - August 2011
Steve Poizner for Governor 2010  January 2010 - June 2010
WESPAC Financial Advisors, LLC   August 2009 - December 2009
Deloitte & Touche LLP  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Analysis, Research, Data Analysis, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Policy, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Legal Issues, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of California, Berkeley   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Minor in Public Policy Analysis

Experience
CMC Justice Services, Inc.   June 1995 - Present
Brandman University  October 2014 - Present
Thomson Reuters  March 2005 - Present
Metropolitan State University  June 1997 - Present
Concordia University, St. Paul   December 2012 - April 2013
United States Courts  March 1997 - June 2004
Hennepin County District Court   June 1987 - June 1995
Court Management Consultants   June 1982 - June 1987
National Center for State Courts  September 1977 - June 1982
Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc   September 1976 - August 1977

Skills
Bankruptcy, Courts, Management, Westlaw, Training, Sales, Arbitration, Government, Mediation, Alternative Dispute..., Business Development, Project Management, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Coaching, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, ADR, Arbitration and..., Diversion Education..., Consulting, Team Building, Judicial Administration, Public Speaking, Criminal Justice, Law Office Management, Grant Writing

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1979 — 1982
JD, LAW

University of Southern California   1972 — 1974
MPA, Public Administration, Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice

Indiana University Bloomington   1968 — 1972
BA, English, Political Science, Criminal Justice

Brebeuf Preparatory School   1968 — 1972
Diploma, College Prep

Experience
Itasca County Attorney   June 2014 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   October 2012 - Present
Ramsey County District Court, Family & Juvenile Division   January 2012 - May 2012
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota  May 2010 - August 2010
Regional Native Public Defense Corporation   May 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD), cum laude

Bemidji State University
Political Science, Philosophy

Experience
Voya Financial  May 2015 - Present
Nilan Johnson Lewis PA  January 2000 - March 2015
Allina Health System  1998 - December 1999
Bassford Remele  1992 - 1998
Minnesota Court of Appeals  1991 - 1992
Hennepin County District Court   1990 - 1991

Skills
Insurance, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Healthcare, Civil Litigation, Medical Devices, Trial Practice, Appeals

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1987 — 1990
JD, cum laude

Hamline University   1983 — 1987
BA, Sociology and Legal Assistance, cum laude

Experience
Antolak Law Office   March 2003 - Present
Three Rivers Park District  March 2012 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   March 2015 - Present
Hennepin County District Court Judge Candidate   June 2014 - November 2014
City of Brooklyn Park  March 2012 - April 2013
Hennepin County District Court   June 2012 - November 2012
Intermediate School District 287  June 2006 - December 2010
North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce  March 2003 - 2010
ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools  January 2006 - May 2009
BSA WOOD BADGE   2009 - 2009

Skills
Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Wills, Family Law, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Licensing, Personal Injury, Trusts, Government, Courts, Estate Planning, Dispute, Civil Litigation, Public Policy

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1979 — 1983
J.D., Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1975 — 1979
B.A, Economics (Econometric modeling)

Edison

Experience
William Mitchell College of Law  2008 - Present
Zurlo Law Office   June 2003 - Present
Zurlo Law Office   June 2002 - Present
St. Mary's University of Minnesota   May 2013 - May 2014
The Rose Ensemble  2013 - 2013
Orchestra  1995 - 2013
Bloomington Theatre and Art Center  2010 - 2011
Hennepin County District Court   2000 - 2001

Skills
Intellectual Property, Nonprofit Law, Arts, Volunteer Management, Arts Administration, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Grants, Teaching, Mediation, Editing, Legal Research, Research, Art, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Program Development, Program Management, Marketing, Higher Education, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Philanthropy, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D., Law

Carnegie Mellon University   1982 — 1983
n/a, Music

Indiana University Bloomington   1973 — 1978
B.M., Music

Hochschule fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst   1975 — 1977
Music

Whitefish Bay High School   1970 — 1974
high school, general

Experience
Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe, LLC   July 2000 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   1998 - 2000
Harris & Literski   1994 - 1995

Skills
Corporate Law, Family Law, Legal Writing

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1990 — 1993
JD, Law

Hamline University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Robins Kaplan LLP  May 2007 - Present
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights  February 2005 - May 2007
Hennepin County District Court   January 2003 - February 2005

Skills
Trade Secrets, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Trademarks, Litigation Support, Commercial Litigation, Competition Law, Courts, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, Class Actions, Appeals, Trials, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Public Policy, Westlaw, Patents, Trademark Infringement, Legal Issues, Arbitration, Torts, Depositions, Trial Practice

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2000 — 2003
JD, Law

University of Redlands   1998 — 2000
BA, Political Activism

College of Saint Benedict   1996 — 1997

Experience
Hennepin County District Court   October 2011 - Present
Ramsey County Attorney's Office  January 2011 - October 2011
Ramsey County Attorney's Office  May 2000 - December 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 1987 - December 2000
Private practice of law  October 1979 - May 2000
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area   June 1983 - December 1986

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1975 — 1979
J.D.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1971 — 1975
B.A.

Experience
Wagner, Falconer & Judd   August 2005 - August 2013
Law Offices of Steven Coon   August 2013 - 2013
Hennepin County District Court   March 2002 - August 2005
Hennepin County District Court   August 2001 - March 2002

Skills
Depositions, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Litigation, Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Hearings

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School   1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor, Law, Graduated Cum Laude

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations

Experience
Terzich & Ort, LLP   December 2013 - Present
Tressler Law   May 2010 - December 2013
Hennepin County District Court   October 2009 - May 2010
Walling, Berg & Debele, P.A.   March 2007 - July 2009
Hennepin County  November 2005 - March 2007

Skills
Family Law, Parenting Time, Child Custody, Networking, Legal Research, Trials, Paternity, Legal Writing, Mediation, Courts, Alternative Dispute..., Hearings, Trial Practice, Pleadings, Criminal Law, Litigation, Westlaw, Adoption, Appellate Practice, Prenuptial Agreements, Appeals, Legal Issues, Juvenile Law, Motions, Attorneys, Collaborative Law, Wills, Depositions

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2002 — 2005
J.D., Law

The William & Mary Summer Law Program in Madrid, Spain   2003 — 2003
5 week study abroad with ABA-approved courses, Completed three courses with international law & business subject matter.

The Johns Hopkins University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Staples High School   1994 — 1998
High School Diploma

Experience
Thomson Reuters  August 1994 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   August 1993 - August 1994

Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Licensing, Litigation Support, Practice Consultation, Legal Research

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

St. Olaf College   1986 — 1990
English & Political Science

Experience
Wayne State University Law School  2009 - Present
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  2002 - 2009
Haliw Siciliano & Mychalowych   2000 - 2002
Hennepin County District Court   1999 - 2000
Barna, Guzy & Steffen   1996 - 1998
Miller Brewing Company  1994 - 1996

Skills
Career Counseling, Employer Development, Public Speaking, Law Firm Administration, Law Firm Industry..., Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Cover Letters, Career Services, Event Planning, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Employment Law, Mediation, Staff Development, Recruiting, Leadership, Trials, Public Policy, Leadership Development, Litigation, Immigration Law, Research, Intellectual Property, Mock Interviews, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Marketing, Hearings, Higher Education, Career Development, Employee Relations, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Legal Issues, Conflict Resolution, Alternative Dispute..., Appeals, Student Affairs, Arbitration, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Fundraising, Interviews, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Community Outreach, Policy, Family Law

Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business   1996 — 1998
MBA, Business

Hamline University School of Law   1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience
Reed Longyear Malnati & Ahrens PLLC  June 2013 - Present
Gustafson Gluek   January 2011 - May 2013
Minnesota Court of Appeals  January 2008 - June 2010
Hennepin County District Court   July 2007 - December 2007
Sierra Club North Star Chapter   2001 - 2002

Skills
Personal Injury, Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Family Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Policy, Employment Law, Courts, Hearings, Intellectual Property, Trials, Westlaw, Research, Class Actions

Education
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D., Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1999 — 2002
B.A., Psychology

Experience
Law Office of Rachel N. Sampong   January 2008 - Present
Thomson Reuters  February 1999 - December 2007
Hennepin County District Court   May 1994 - August 1998

Skills
Legal Research, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Courts, Criminal Law, Commercial Litigation

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1993 — 1995
J.D., Law

Makerere Univ. Law School, Kampala, Uganda
LL.B., Law

Experience
Meagher & Geer, PLLP   May 2015 - Present
Hall Law, P.A.   August 2011 - May 2015
Meshbesher & Spence - Personal Injury Lawyers  January 2010 - August 2011
Hennepin County District Court   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Personal Injury..., Sexual Abuse Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Personal Injury

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2008 — 2011
J.D., magna cum laude

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Morescki Law Firm, PLLC   February 2015 - Present
Arizona Attorney General's Office  December 2008 - February 2015
Arizona Attorney General's Office  February 2008 - December 2008
Arizona Attorney General's Office  April 2005 - February 2008
Bohm, Boyle & Jones   July 2004 - April 2005
Hennepin County District Court   2001 - 2003
Hennepin County Attorney's Office  June 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Trials, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Child Welfare, Family Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Trial, Adoption Law, Indian Child Welfare Act, Training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Development, Social Media Marketing, Training & Development, Clinical Supervision, Courts, Trial Practice, Hearings

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1998 — 2001
JD, Law

Augsburg College   1995 — 1998
BA, Psychology

Experience
City of Minneapolis  1998 - Present
Minneapolis Police Department  September 2006 - September 2010
Minneapolis Park Police   1998 - 2006
Hennepin County District Court   July 1997 - April 1998

Skills
Trials, Criminal Procedure, Appeals, Prosecution, Police, Motions, Hearings, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Public Safety, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Evidence, Private Investigations, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Government, Jury Trials, Enforcement, Litigation, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Criminal Investigations, Crime Prevention, Interrogation, Fraud, Legal Research, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Juvenile Law, Internal Investigations

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1993 — 1997
J.D., Law - Magna Cum Laude

University of Minnesota Duluth   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts - Summa Cum Laude, Criminology, Sociology and Psychology

Experience
Hennepin County District Court   January 2015 - Present
hennepin county attorney's office  June 1989 - December 2014
A  January 1986 - June 1989
Hennepin County Attorney's Office  October 1984 - December 1985
Dakota County Attorney's Office  June 1984 - October 1984
United States Attorney's Office  May 1983 - September 1983
State Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped   June 1980 - September 1982
Minnesota House of Representatives  February 1981 - June 1981
Congressman Martin Sabo   January 1981 - February 1981

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Trials, Appeals, Family Law, Public Policy

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1982 — 1985
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Luther Seminary   1981 — 1982
Masters of Art Graduate Course Work

Augsburg College   1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science; Communications

Experience
Medtronic  August 2015 - Present
Medtronic  May 2013 - July 2015
Hage Law, PLC   November 2011 - May 2013
Medtronic  July 2011 - April 2013
DuFault Law Firm, P.C.   January 2011 - May 2011
Hennepin County District Court   August 2009 - November 2009
HOME Line  January 2009 - October 2009
University of Minnesota  January 2005 - August 2008

Education
St. Cloud State University   2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, Medical Device Regulatory Affairs

William Mitchell College of Law
Juris Doctor, Legal

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S., Microbiology

Experience
Shumaker & Sieffert  May 2015 - Present
Hackett Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory   January 2015 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   May 2014 - August 2014
University of Minnesota  January 2013 - August 2013
FedEx  October 2006 - July 2010
Minneapolis Community and Technical College  September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, Legal Writing, Biochemistry, Legal Research, Biotechnology, Patentability, Chemistry, Cell Culture, PCR, Trademarks, Genetics, Cell Biology, Protein Chemistry, Research, Policy, Patents

Education
University of Minnesota   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MS) Expected in 2015, Molecular Biology and Genetics

University of Minnesota Law School   2013 — 2015
J.D. expected in 2015, Intellectual Property Law

Experience
University of Colorado Boulder  December 2013 - Present
Law Office of Mary Alice Coleman   August 2010 - February 2011
University of Minnesota Law Library  April 2009 - July 2009
University of Minnesota Law School  August 2008 - May 2009
Hennepin County District Court   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Information Retrieval, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Library, Immigration Law, Library Science, Collection Development, Cataloging, Library Research, Depositions, Information Literacy, Metadata, Digital Libraries, Libraries

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2011 — 2012
MS, Library and Information Science

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2009
JD, Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2006
BA, Philosophy

Experience
Hennepin County District Court   May 2014 - Present
US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office for Civil Rights   June 2012 - August 2012
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Office of Health Reform   June 2011 - August 2011
Long Term Care Resource Center   January 2011 - May 2011
Minnesota Disability Law Center  June 2010 - August 2010
Altarum Institute  August 2007 - July 2009

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2009 — 2012
JD, Law

Cornell University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Micobiology

Experience
Johnson & Greenberg, P.L.L.P.   January 1990 - Present
Hennepin County District Court   September 1987 - January 1990

Skills
Litigation, Trial Practice, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Trials, Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Mediation, Criminal Law, Corporate Law

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   1984 — 1987
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1980 — 1984
Bachelor's Degree, French Language and Literature, Graduated with Honors

Experience
Superior Court of Delaware  May 2014 - Present
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid  February 2014 - May 2014
Hennepin County District Court   September 2013 - December 2013

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD), Criminal Law

University of Delaware   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice